What Mega Millions' price increase and new rules mean for jackpots, odds
What Mega Millions' price increase and new rules mean for jackpots, odds
Mega Millions has rolled out several changes, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources. It correctly states that Mega Millions has rolled out changes including ticket prices, jackpots and odds. The provided sources confirm changes to ticket prices and jackpots. There is a slight slant towards informing the reader of the changes without any overt bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Mega Millions has rolled out several changes, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that ticket prices will increase and jackpot sizes will be bigger.
- Verification Source #1: Also supports the claim that players' odds would be increased.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "Mega Millions officials said players’ odds would be increased and jackpot sizes would be bigger after the price increase next April." This supports the claim that odds and jackpots are changing.
- Verification Source #1: "The Price of a Mega Millions Ticket Will More Than Double to $5" This supports the claim that ticket prices are changing.